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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
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  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1998, 309 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 1999, 312 pages
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Hart Dumbledore
The best book ever!!! it'll make you hooked up from one page to another, find and buy them as soon as possible!!!


Kimberley
I think that all the Harry Potter series are the coolest books I've ever read. I never read before i heared about Harry Potter, but now I'm keeping up with all the books. Ms Joanne Rowling if you are reading this message, I would just like to say I HUGE thanx for introducing Harry Potter into my life.


Samantha
I totally loved Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone. My friend, who got it from her uncle in U.K, borrowed it to me for one week. After reading it,I read it over and over again. Now, even my younger brother is crazy about him. Rowling writes totally magical books. When I read it,it was like I entered a fantasy world where even the impossible can happen .I'm sad to say that I haven't read the second, third or fourth book yet but I am searching for them. I live in Malaysia where books are very expensive. One hardcover is at least RM90.Lastly,Harry Potter Rules!!! (Can anybody tell me whether its called Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone or Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone?)


Check
Hi, I'm an 18 year old Filipina college student, hardly a child but I'd like to say how much I appreciated and enjoyed reading the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". In fact I've finished reading it in less than a day. I literally couldn't put it down because it's extraordinary how J.K Rowling managed to make the story alive. Thus, transporting the reader into a world filled with magical wonder. It's as if I am with Harry, Ron and Hermione as they went into adventure after adventure! Of course if you're into that kind of thing, you would not want to stop. I'm a voracious reader and I haven't read any other book, (even those written by very famous authors), that made me stay glued to my seat. I hope J.K. Rowling will continue writing more of these. Heck, she could even beat Chaucer with her works! (And that's no flattery either!)


Richard
I have never read such a great book. It's written in a way that both children and adults will like.


Ling
First of all, I must thank you, Ms J.K.Rowling, who wrote these books for us. I am a 14 years old from Hong Kong. You drive me having mood to read books again when I thought books were boring stuffs before. The story is very interesting that I read it anywhere, in train, at bus stop, or in washroom! Some people think they are the books which cheat kids, but I don't think so. They does not know what they are talking about and come out that comment, too bad they are. Waiting for your Harry Potter #5


Anna
I have NEVER read any book like those three!!! I usually really like the books I read and I have never imagine there would be ANY book that would surpass the excitement I had while reading The Lord of the Rings trilogy, how wrong was I! I am not capable of leaving those books alone. I'm currently re-reading the third one in the who-knows-which time. I am also very grateful for this series because now my brother is finally interested in anything (not to mention books) that is not pokimon. He just won't leave me alone. You can't imagine how happy I am. THANK YOU!!


Siobhan
To all the grown ups, read these books. Its been a long time since I was able to remember the bright zest of youth. We all tend to forget. Let Harry bring you back, one more time.......

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